Our monthly peek at the Joy of Music International Style fundraising extravaganza held last fall. The evening is truly a kaleidoscope of culture and sound and excitement. Some of our friends were there to dance…and some just couldn’t help themselves. Sometimes you just have to jump out of your chair and dance between the tables. […]

Continuing our conversation with “Fred” the scambaiter. If you missed part one, it’s HERE. WB: You mentioned mules, what did you mean? Fred: A mule is someone who is (often unknowingly) laundering money for criminals. In many cases they’ve answered an advertisement for a work-at-home job that involves receiving cashier’s checks or bank transfers and […]

Not an entry about music, but a quick education on some internet leeches, prompted by several recent news items that made me both sad and mad. Consider it a public service; we all need to look out for each other in cyberspace. If you’ve been on the internet more than five minutes you’ve already started […]

Food for thought from people smarter than me… “When a singer truly feels and experiences what the music is all about, the words will automatically ring true.” – Montserrat Caballe “I get the greatest feeling when I’m singing. It’s other-worldly. Your feet are anchored into the Earth and into this energy force that comes up […]